used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
dearly loved
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
clothing in general
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
dentistnounUS /ˈdentəst/
a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
dentist'snounUS /ˈdentɪsts/
possessive form of “dentist” — a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
destroyed or killed
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
and nothing more
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
and nothing more
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
a human being
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
RESPONSIBILITIESnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
refrain from harming
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
being of use or service
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Melbourne was hot, dusty, and empty of all the people she knew: they were all at the seaside or in the cool shelter of the hills.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading But on this occasion Mrs. Weston was not in the least grateful for the trip.
at the time that
From this reading In better times, when a visit to Town meant pretty clothes, theatres and smart restaurants, the necessity for a few painful hours in the dentist’s chair never seemed a high price to pay.
which person or people
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading RESPONSIBILITIES MOTHER had gone to Melbourne, much against her will, to see the dentist—that useful person who secures for many Bush mothers their only chance of a holiday to the city.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But now, with so little money to spare that her beloved twins had to work at home, the journey was merely a nuisance, and she resented having to spend so much upon herself—after the fashion of mothers.
